Strong Match — 90.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3506 SWRH62B (JIS G3506:2004) and IS 1875 Class 5 (IS 1875:1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
JIS G3506 SWRH62B is typically used for high-carbon hard-drawn steel wire rod (sw-b class, 0.60-0.85% c); used for hard-drawn steel wire, oil-tempered wire, prestressed concrete (pc) wire/strand, galvanized wire strands, wire rope, springs, tire bead wire, while IS 1875 Class 5 is commonly used for billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings.
JIS G3506 SWRH62B is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while IS 1875 Class 5 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 SWRH62B vs IS 1875 Class 5 is a 90.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G3506 SWRH62B
IS 1875 Class 5
Tensile Strength
Not specified
710 MPa min
Yield Strength
Not specified
350 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
>=13%
Hardness
Not specified
200 HB min
Condition
Not specified
as rolled or as forged and normalised, ruling section up to 100 mm
Normalising Temperature
Not specified
810-840 °C (for information)
Typical Applications
JIS G3506 SWRH62B
High-carbon hard-drawn steel wire rod (SW-B class, 0.60-0.85% C); used for hard-drawn steel wire, oil-tempered wire, prestressed concrete (PC) wire/strand, galvanized wire strands, wire rope, springs, tire bead wire
IS 1875 Class 5
Billets, blooms, slabs and bars for general engineering forgings
Can JIS G3506 SWRH62B Be Substituted With IS 1875 Class 5?
JIS G3506 SWRH62B and IS 1875 Class 5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1875 Class 5 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G3506 SWRH62B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between JIS G3506 SWRH62B and IS 1875 Class 5?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can JIS G3506 SWRH62B be substituted with IS 1875 Class 5?
JIS G3506 SWRH62B and IS 1875 Class 5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1875 Class 5 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G3506 SWRH62B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.